Diamond Compass Filigree Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Symbol Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in intricate design and golden elegance. This captivating ring features a stunning circular oval compass motif. The intricate latticework is adorned with sparkling diamonds, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Stone Round Diamond Bypass 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a sleek gold band that gracefully wraps around the finger. The design showcases two sparkling round diamonds, each set in a smooth, polished bezel. The o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.05 Carat Emerald and Diamond Gold Vintage Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 1.02 Carat Emerald and Diamond Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.02 Carat Emerald, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing appr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.57ctw Asscher Carré Cut H VVS1 Diamond Platinum Unisex Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA3.57ctw Asscher Carré Cut Diamond Platinum Geometric Unisex Statement Ring Power Doesn't Have a Gender. Neither Does Exceptional Design.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.44 cts 18KT White Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Wearing a diamond ring is a symbol of style, elegance, and sophistication, and with this flower cluster diamond ring, you will make a statement that will be remembered for years to c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Unisex Cushion Tanzanite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This statement ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the gold setting provides a warm and luxurious backdrop for the gemstones.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.74 carats 18KT White Gold Exclusive Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make a bold fashion statement with our Two Cluster Ring, featuring meticulously arranged round diamonds and an elegant accented shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvorra 925 Silver 7.91CT Bold Statement Black Star & Zircon Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Bold contemporary cocktail ring features a 7.91 Carat black star and three zircon stones and is crafted in 925 sterling silver designed to make a striking statement. The round B...
Zircon, Black Star, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Blue Sapphire Ring Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid Yellow Gold Statement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Ring - all natural stones ! Solid 18k Yellow Gold Approx 6.70 grams Natural Diamonds approx 1.00 carat H-I-VS Shiny stones with "life" Center Clean B...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Black Star Statement Ring with Halo Zircons
Located in New York, NY
With a gross weight of 4.85 grams, it provides a comfortable yet substantial feel, making it ideal for statement wear while maintaining everyday elegance.
Zircon, Black Star, Silver, Sterling Silver
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.31 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
3.3 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold This striking statement ring showcases two natural oval-shaped Pigeon Blood Burma rubies with a combined weight of app...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.02 Carat Sunflower Natural Diamond Pave Statement Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
Inspired by the form of a sunflower, this 14k yellow gold statement ring features a circular arrangement of round-cut natural diamonds that radiates outward like petals around the fl...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Dome Statement Gold Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Pave Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.85tcw. Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. R...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Carnelian Sterling Silver Interlocking Statement Ring, 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite art nouveau statement ring with a carnelian cabochon centerpiece.
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1.83 Ctw Diamond Ring Flower Butterfly 18K White Gold Statement Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate ring is made in solid 18K White gold and set with genuine diamonds. Two flowers are studded with round cut diamonds, square diamonds, marquise cut gems, and ch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Ring Australian Opal Wedding Anniversary Statement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver ring with natural free form shape Boulder Opal Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x 0.47 in / 8 х 12 mm ring weight - 7.6 grams ring si...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Diamond Cluster 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring features natural yellow diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Ring Gold Statement Art Nouveau style ring large
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder Opal 14k yellow gold ring Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.59 х 1.18 in / 4 х 15 х 30 mm gemstone weight - 16.50 carats ring weight - 10.44 grams...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Pear & Marquise Natural Diamond Statement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This wide statement ring combines pear-cut and marquise-cut natural diamonds in a sculptural three-row openwork composition.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring Solid 14K White Gold, Wide Statement Wedding Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi-Row Marquise Diamond Statement Band Handcrafted in brilliant solid 14K white gold, this signature statement ring features a seamless array of natural marquise cut diamonds arr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Solid White gold 15.09ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Greenish Blue Color - 14.45ct (exact. stamped) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pron...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
7.36 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Statement Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 7.36 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 7.36 Carat Rubellite...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
David Webb 1970s 18K Gold Enamel Leaf Dome Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
1970s David Webb Enamel Floral Leaf Dome Ring This Vintage piece features an eye-catching floral leaf design in vivid green and subtle peach enamel, showcasing Webb's renowned atten...
18k Gold, Enamel
0.92 Carat Peacock Feather Natural Diamond Statement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
Inspired by the sweeping form of a peacock feather, this statement ring centers on a pear-cut natural diamond framed within the feather’s eye-shaped motif.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Opal Diamond Statement Ring with Filigree in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover the beauty of this Opal Statement Ring, featuring luminous natural opals, sparkling diamonds, and intricate filigree openwork.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Wrap Natural Marquise Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Statement Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by delicate vine leaves and graceful natural forms, this elegant open-wrap ring is crafted in luxurious 18K gold and adorned with sparkling marquise-cut natural diamonds. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 14.28ct Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
While currently presented in a Size 56 (EU), making it a timeless addition for a discerning collector or a spectacular statement piece for an evening affair.
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Pear & Marquise Diamond Open Ring 18K White Gold Dainty Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Elegant and refined, this open-style diamond ring features a graceful pairing of pear and marquise-cut natural diamonds set in luminous 18K white gold. The flowing bypass design crea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Corletto Italian Modernist 18K Gold Jade Sculptural Statement Ring, c. 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and highly sculptural Italian modernist statement ring by Corletto, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and centered with a luminous natural jade cabochon measuring 1...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Marquise Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Graceful and timeless, this elegant three-stone ring showcases a trio of sparkling marquise-cut natural diamonds beautifully arranged across a refined 18K white gold band. The elonga...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Ocean Blue Larimar 14K Yellow Gold Statement Unique Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate your style with these stunning earrings crafted in 14k gold, featuring 44.46 carats of captivating gemstones. The rich, deep hues of the stones create a mesmerizing allure, ...
Diamond, Larimar, 14k Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Ivy ring in patinated silver Statement ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Ivy ring with Mexican Fire Opal in sterling silver Opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.59 x 0.87 in / 15 x 22 mm weight of the opal - 17 carat weight of the ring - 23 grams r...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Diamonds 1.00 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Whether worn as a show-stopping statement piece for a glamorous event or as a symbol of everyday elegance, this ring is sure to turn heads and leave a lasting impression.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Textured Leaf Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (13) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color w/ Excellent Luster - Range from 5.5mm to 7.1mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Red Stones - Old Round Cut - Bright ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Malachite Crystals Silver Ring Statement Unisex Unusual Birthstone Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural fibrous Malachite gemstone origin - Congo stone weight - 45.7 carats ring weight - 15.42 grams ring size - 7.5 US gems size is 0.55 x 0.79 x 1.1 in /...
Crystal, Malachite, Silver
White Gold Blue and White Diamond Halo Statement 1.75ct Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This ring is an 16.35 mm wide oval, shaped halo style with blue and white diamonds An oval-shaped, tightly packed cluster setting featuring brilliant round blue diamonds. Halo Accent...
Retro Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Baroque Pearl Statement Ring Circa 2000
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro yellow gold statement ring circa 2000, featuring a natural black Tahitian baroque pearl measuring approximately 11.5 mm in diameter.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 42.26ctw Large Checkerboard Cushion Kunzite Pink Stones Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Kunzite - Large Checkerboard Cushion Cut - Dual Prong Set - Powder Pink Color - 18.6x18.4mm - 28.95ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Pink Stones -...
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Blue CZ Statement Ring Size 6 #23437
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Blue CZ Statement Ring - This stunning Judith Ripka Sterling Silver ring features 10 round blue CZ stones set in a rope textured openwork band.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Solitaire Two-Color Gold and Diamond Wave Engagement Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The diamond contrast with the gold alone is striking, but the waves add even more flavor, making this ring fit for both an engagement ring and a statement ring.
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Vintage 14K Gold Ballerina Statement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Vintage 14K Gold Ballerina Statement This estate ring is made in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,598Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fashionable Italian Diamond White Gold Statement Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 6-RND 57-0,03-4/6 Diamond 48-RND57-0,3-99/ Diamond 36-RND57-0,2-7/7 Leikosapphire 1-0,2 ct Size 16.5 Weight 3.31 gram With a heritage of ancient fine S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Yellow CZ Statement Ring Size 6 #23436
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka sterling Silver Yellow CZ Statement Ring - This elegant Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Ring features a bold lemon yellow CZ (14.65 mm x 13.98 mm) center with clear CZ acc...
Sterling Silver
Natural Diamond Bloom Ring Multi Flower Pavé Statement Jewelry 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
SEO Title Options (Premium + Highly Optimized) 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring 2.06 Ct Natural Diamond Statement Ring Natural Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White Gold Flor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rectangle Diamond Perimeter Geometric 14 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece features a minimalist design with a rectangular open frame, delicately encrusted with shimmering stones. The sleek, geometric form creates a striking silhouette,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sol-Una Turquoise & Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Elegant Statement
Located in Houston, TX
A timeless 18K yellow gold ring featuring vibrant turquoise and sparkling natural diamonds, beautifully designed to combine classic elegance with a modern statement. Perfect for addi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Baroque Gray Pearl Amethyst & Peridot Statement Ring Circa 2000
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro gold statement ring circa 2000, featuring a baroque gray high luster pearl accented with natural amethyst and peridot gemstones.
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Statement Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of this exquisite ring lie two dazzling rows of round diamonds, totaling 0.50 carats, each one meticulously hand-set within the luxurious embrace of 18KT white gold. Eve...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco 18KT Gold & Rose-Cut Diamond Statement Shield Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this architectural masterpiece. This striking statement ring features a bold, rectangular shield design crafted in luminous 18KT gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Trilliant Cut & Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A one of a kind, emerald and diamond statement ring. The center stone features a stunning AAA+ quality trilliant cut Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men's Vintage 9K Gold Carved Black Onyx Warrior Intaglio Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The onyx slab measures 23.5mm by 17.6mm, creating a powerful visual statement, while the engraved shank adds character and reinforces the handcrafted vintage feel.
Onyx, 9k Gold
Art Deco 0.74ct Pink Spinel & 0.30ct Diamond Statement Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, US
A central emerald-cut Pink Spinel of 0.74 carat is magnified by geometric lines of Diamonds totaling 0.30 carat, negative space and 18K white gold to create a beautiful statement rin...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Charm Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Ye...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 carat round sapphire 1.56 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A timeless sapphire and diamond engagement ring should exude sparkle and grace from top to bottom: our Renée does so with stunning success. This beautiful ring starts with a limpid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Charm Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Yel...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,103Sale Price|40% Off
Larimar Silver Ring Blue Natural Dominican statement gift special person aries
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely beautiful pattern - statement solid sterling silver ring with natural Larimar extra fine quality larimar origin - Dominican Republic larimar measurements - 0.39 х 0.63 x 1....
Larimar, Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Statement Ring circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish classic Art Deco statement ring. The marcasites look lovely glinting in the light.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1.08 Carat Diamond Openwork Cage Dome Statement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterclass in modern structural elegance, this openwork statement band is crafted in solid 18-karat rose gold, presenting a bold architectural dome silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Moon Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Moon Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Gift. Moon Height 4mm Approx Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked Metal Yellow Gold Sizable Y...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.50 CT 18KT White Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This is Beautiful By pass shank makes is a eye catching statement Ring. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 2.63 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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